Neighbors living nearby experienced moments of panic. hippie park, Around 19.00 on Thursday, February 15th Many gunshots were heard in the crowded area.
Eyewitnesses of the incident state the following: A suspect approached two men in the park and shot them several times without saying anything.
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Police teams immediately arrived at the scene and intervened in the incident. Two injured people were taken to a health center in the sector.
“The chad patrol responded to the citizens’ call and confirmed that two citizens had gunshot wounds at the scene. Later, “He takes them to the Marly clinic, where they report that the two citizens are in stable condition.” stated a representative of the Bogotá Police.
One of the men is a Venezuelan national and both men underwent surgery at the Marly Clinic to remove the bullets, according to sources investigating the case.
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EL TIEMPO found that one of the injured had a criminal record and was already detained in a Police URI. participation in various crimes.
The armed attacker who attacked two people fled the scene.
Judicial Police agents analyze security cameras A search was conducted in the area to catch the person responsible.
While it is true that the motives that led to the violence are still unknown, One hypothesis suggests that this is due to conflicts related to drug trafficking in the region.
Lieutenant colonel, Yerlyn MezaA Bogota Police inspection officer also reported that the quarter patrol responded to the situation as soon as the shootings occurred and found two injured people.
An eyewitness to the incident told Citytv that he “heard a series of gunshots and after looking out the window, he saw people scared by the gunshots.”
Additionally, in the community in this region, There is concern about what is happeningBecause witnesses say the man who shot the two people carried out the attack just a few steps away from CAI Chapinero in the same Hippie park.
“There is Police CAI here and it is not normal to see such incidents near him and hear gunshots in the park,” a witness added.
Residents of the sector also stated that this park has been the focal point of drug consumption for years, so the hypothesis that there will be a fight for the rent of the property may be strengthened. sale of narcotics.
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